Exceptional Pair of Figural Woman Sconces caved, and retaining some of the poly chromed paint on the surface with the candle to be mounted on the top. H:25" W:9" D:16" A caryatid (also spelt Karyatid), is a sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support taking the place of a column or a pillar supporting an entablature on her head. In the arts of design, the draped figure supporting an acanthus-grown basket capital taking the form of a candlestick or a table-support is a familiar cli... Click for details

An exceptional 19th Century Tortoiseshell Tea Caddy with Ivory Bun feet, retaining its original lead foil lining, interior lid and in good condition. However, it is missing the original lock and key, the silver escheuton is still in good condition. H:4" W:5" D:3 1/4" A tea caddy is a box, jar, canister or other receptacle for tea. The word is believed to be derived from catty, the Chinese pound. The earliest examples that came to Europe were of Chinese porcelain, and approximated in shape to t... Click for details

Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Leather Cordite Case, this bucket maintains the slight image of the Regiments Coat of Arms and the leather is worn around the top, the lining and handle are in tack, and is missing the original lid. H:16" Diameter: 7.5" The coat of arms are on the leather case which is a Late 19th C. to Early 20th Century Cordite Case, however they are missing the original lid, a functional item used for Early Military use. Historically, in Great Britain, Cordite was dev... Click for details

An Late 19th Century to Early 20th Century Leather Cordite Case retaining the original Regiments Coat of Arms, the Crest is in good color, the interior lining and handle also in good condition. However, it is missing the original lid. H:16" Diameter: 7.5" The coat of arms are on the leather case which is a Late 19th C. to Early 20th Century Cordite Case, a functional item used for Early Military use. Historically, in Great Britain, Cordite was developed for military use at the Royal Arsenal, ... Click for details

Early 20th Century tall stemed bowl base vase shows slight ware on the bottom, H:18 1/4" W:7" Mercury glass, also known as silvered glass, contains neither mercury nor silver. It’s actually clear glass, mold-blown into double-walled shapes and coated on the inside with a silvering formula, which is inserted though a small hole that is then sealed with a plug. A few manufacturers did, for a time, try to line their glass with a mercury solution; this practice was discontinued due to expense and t... Click for details

Exceptional White Carrera Marble Head of Augustus Caesar, probably from the turn of the century to early 1900's. H:20" W: base 12" D: base 6.5" Octavian Augustus is known as the first, and one of the greatest, Roman Emperors ever. Augustus Ceasar was known in history as to changing Rome from a fragile, crumbling republican government to a mighty empire. Octavian was born on September 23, 63 B.C.E. His great-uncle was Julius Caesar and, therefore, he had many political connections in Rome. Cae... Click for details

White Carrera Marble Pedestal Base and elegant plinth for any art object, H:38" top square 11 X 11" botton square 13.5 X 13.5" The word "marble" derives from the Greek marmaros, "shining stone" Marble is a metamorphic rock resulting from the metamorphism of limestone, composed mostly of calcite (a crystalline form of calcium carbonate, CaCO3). It is extensively used for sculpture, as a building material, and in many other applications. Pure white marble is the result of metamorphism of very... Click for details

Stunning Coffee Pot with a handle in a Quadruple Silver Plate, H:9.5" Located in the heart of Summerland, California, Lifestyle Antiques & Interiors offers the finest high-end Antiques, Decorative Arts, and Home Furnishings on the South Coast. We feature a rich collection from Europe, specializing in Italian Furniture, French and Spanish. The elegant collection varies from antique and Murano lamps, decorative pillows, Chandeliers, Mirrors and a fine selection of home furnishings. Just 3 minutes ... Click for details

Highly Decorative shaped rectangular plate surmounted by a smaller mirror plate, with gilt rocaille border adorned with floral encrusted ornaments and cherubs, the shaped aprons below incorporating three candle cups. H:33.5" W:18" Germany played an important part in the evolution of porcelain on the Coninent, the historical signaifcance of porcelain and it's orgin. There are three main kinds of porcelain: (1) hard-paste porcelain, (2) soft-paste porcelain, and (3) bone china. The differences b... Click for details

An early form of Mercury Glass Jug with attached handle and a swirl fluted body and molded spout, in good condition. H:16.5" Diameter of body:11" Mercury glass, also known as silvered glass, contains neither mercury nor silver. It’s actually clear glass, mold-blown into double-walled shapes and coated on the inside with a silvering formula, which is inserted though a small hole that is then sealed with a plug. A few manufacturers did, for a time, try to line their glass with a mercury soluti... Click for details

Exceptional Pair of Mercury Glass Candle Sticks from the Early 20th Century in very good condition, tall and elegant. H:17" Diameter of base: 5" Mercury glass, also known as silvered glass, contains neither mercury nor silver. It’s actually clear glass, mold-blown into double-walled shapes and coated on the inside with a silvering formula, which is inserted though a small hole that is then sealed with a plug. A few manufacturers did, for a time, try to line their glass with a mercury solution;... Click for details

Antique Terracotta French Provincial Olive Jars from the St. Remy area, and the partially glazed ovoid body with a flared lip, and typical pitted surface the one in front is: H:21" Diameter of lip 13", $2,700. The larger of the two also with a flared lip and ovoid body with typical pitted surface, partically glazed, H:24.5" Diameter of lip 15.5", $2,900. The classic Provençal and Mediterranean forms; the most common is the jarre à l'huile, or olive oil jar, traditionally in terra-cotta copiousl... Click for details